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Submitter's Information

Name

margie fritch

Title

CTEE Dean

Region

San Diego/Imperial

College

Palomar College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Margie Fritch

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Program Details

Program Title

Child Development Master Teacher: Preschool

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Preschool Age Children (130540)

Projected Start Date

08/24/20

Catalog Description

This program includes a selection of courses that provides academic preparation to individuals for a teaching career to work with children (primarily ages 3-5) n early childhood settings. The program will give students the general knowledge and skills in theory, principles, and techniques for this specialized group of children.

Enrollment Completer Projections

30-42 annually

This is a ‘new program’ but it is replacing an existing preschool program (which will be deactivated when this program is in place).  There are a few modifications that were made to this new program—as this program will align with the Master Teacher Permit in a way that the current program does not. 

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
  • A.S. Degree (S)
Program Goal

Program goals include preparing students for work in early childcare environments and for the advancement of those already working in these essential workplace roles. The classes align with the California Child Development Master Teacher Permit.  

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

39

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

39

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

39

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

The “New” Child Development Master Teacher Preschool Program will consist of 39 units.  This program is actually to replace an existing program.  It has been redone to be a part of our stackable programs.  Students have the opportunity to earn an Associate Teacher Certificate (which aligns with the California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit), followed by the Teacher Certificate/A.S. Degree (which aligns with the California Child Development Teacher Permit) and then with the additional 14 units, students will be able to obtain the Master Teacher Preschool Certificate/Degree (which aligns with the California Child Development Master Teacher Permit).  Please see the pdf that shows our stackable degrees.  This is the most popular of all of our degrees/certificates. 

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
CHDV 99
CHDV 100 
CHDV 104
Preparation for Child Development Majors
Child Growth and Development
Guidance for Young Children
.5
3
3
S1
S1
S1
CHDV 115 *
CHDV 183
CHDV 105
Child, Family, and Community
ECE Curr. Exp. in Art, Music and Movement 
Observation and Assessment 
3
3
3
S1
S1
S2
CHDV 105A

CHDV 120
CHDV 152A
Observation, Assessment, and Participation Lab-Preschool
Health, Safety, and Nutrition 
Environmental Rating Scale for EC Settings
1

3
1.5
S2

S2
S2
CHDV 185
CHDV 201
CHDV 101
Introduction to Curriculum
Practicum in Early Childhood Education 
Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children 
3
4
3
S3
S3
S3
CHDV 142
CHDV 184

CHDV 145
CHDV 195
Using Sign in the Early Childhood Setting 
ECE Curriculum Experience in Language, Literacy, Math and Science 
Understanding Childhood Stress and Trauma
Adult Supervision/Mentor Teacher Prep.
.5
3

3
3
S3
S4

S4
S4

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Submission Details

Published at

09/30/20 - 10:16 AM

Status

Recommended

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Comments

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JL

Jesse Lopez   ·  10/09/20

SD Miramar College supports this program based on labor market growth and letters from employers.

DB

Danene Brown   ·  10/08/20

SD Mesa supports this program update.

LM

Larry McLemore   ·  10/06/20

Cuyamaca supports

DJA

Dr. Javier Ayala   ·  10/05/20

Demand and wages are low but since this already exist support.

CS

Cassandra Storey   ·  10/05/20

SDCE recommends

JL

Jennifer Lewis   ·  10/05/20

Southwestern College recommends supporting this program as it is replacing an existing program which is supported by employers.

TNB

Tina Ngo Bartel   ·  10/03/20

Palomar College submitted the appropriate LMI from the COE. There is an “oversupply” in the labor market for the occupations to be trained and entry-level and median wages are below the living wage. However, the total number of jobs for preschool teachers have grown 8% or 429 in San Diego County. In other words, while a lot of programs exist and wages are low, the occupation continues to grow every year. Based on available LMI, the COE would not endorse a *new* program; however, because this program replaces an existing program and Palomar College submitted employer letters, Palomar College followed all the steps necessary in the Regional Program Recommendation Process to get endorsements outside of the COE.

DAT

Dr. Al Taccone   ·  10/02/20

MiraCosta College recommends approval.